1. Get an overview of software testing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_testing
http://www.softwareqatest.com/http://www.testingfaqs.org/

2. Learn simple tools

• Selenium
• http://www.openqa.org
• QTP
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QuickTest_Professional
• http://qtp.blogspot.com/
• http://www.geekinterview.com/Interview-Questions/Testing/QTP
• Exploratory Testing
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploratory_test

3. Discussion Forums for Testers

• http://www.sqaforums.com

4. Certification

• CSTE or ISTQB
• http://isebfoundationcertificate.blogspot.com for study material